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FFA’s NEW ERA October 2013 Vol. 80 • No. 1 SOUTH DAKOTA Infinite Potential Ignites the Future Breanna Bullington, State Vice President What you put into something is what you get out, a motto our very own South Dakota National Officer Candidate lives by to keep striving for his goals. During this year’s Nation- al Convention, Paul Dybedahl will compete for a chance to serve the National FFA Organiza- tion for the next year as a National Officer. If Paul is elected, he hopes to plant seeds in FFA members that will inspire and provide hope to them; and in return, advance our organization for the future. His favorite part of FFA is SAE projects, because the experience becomes real life for members.“It’s a place where we can utilize what we learn in the classroom and the FFA and it is where members excel the most! It’s a place to pursue their interests and pas- sions and have great success,” Paul says. His supervised agriculture experience projects are placement in beef production, in which he cared for his family’s small beef cattle herd and entrepreneurship with a small garden tilling business. Paul grew up in Colton, South Dakota and is a Tri- Valley FFA member. He is the son of Craig and Bonnie, and has two siblings, Matt and Mary. Paul was influenced to join FFA by his older brother Matt, and decided to run for state office after thinking about the National FFA Convention theme, “Infinite Potential.” He credits FFA for teaching him to do the right thing, like helping and serving others. South Dakota FFA member named a finalist for National FFA’s most prestigious award Riley James Schwader was raised on a 5,400-acre farm in eastern South Dakota. The oldest of four children, he grew up helping his father grow corn and soybeans. The South Dakota FFA member logged more than 5,000 hours of progressive skill development by working at Schwader Farms as his supervised agricultural experience on crop placement, work that involved planting, harvesting, operating heavy machinery and property maintenance. “I really wanted to gain a firm understanding about how a farm operates,” he said. “When I began, I had just a few responsibilities. As my maturity and skills progressed, I was able to run complex machinery, work longer hours and explore researching ways to improve efficiency.” His parents urged Schwader, who was valedictorian of his high school graduating class, to attend college, get a degree and gain employment outside the family farming business to expand his experiences. In his first year at University of Michigan, where he is majoring in mechanical engineer- ing, Schwader was accepted to the Michigan Research Community, which helps under- graduates find research positions. Last summer, he completed a research internship at John Deere as a continuous improvement design engineer. “I was responsible for projects concerning warranty and cost reduction and resolving design issues in regard to assembly,” he said. “I gained an understanding of what it takes to manufacture quality, dependable machines that farmers rely on for their livelihood.” Schwader is a 2013 finalist for an American Star in Agricultural Placement award from the National FFA Organization. Each year at the National FFA Convention & Expo, four FFA members are honored with an American Star award for outstanding accomplishments in FFA and agricultural education. It is the most prestigious honor awarded to a student by the National FFA Organization. The American Star awards – including the American Star Farmer, American Star in Agri- business, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience – are awarded to FFA members who demonstrate outstanding agricultural skills and compe- tencies through completion of a supervised agricultural experience. A required activity in agricultural education, a supervised agriculture experience allows students to learn by doing by either owning and operating an agricultural business, working or serving an internship at an agriculture-based business or conducting an agriculture-based scientific experiment and reporting results. Other requirements to achieve the award include demonstrating top management skills; completing key agricultural education, scholastic and leadership requirements; and earn- ing an American FFA Degree, the organization’s highest level of student accomplishment. Sixteen American Star award finalists from throughout the U.S. are nominated for a panel of judges to interview during convention. Four are named winners and receive cash awards totaling $4,000. All American Star finalists receive a $2,000 cash award. The Stars Over America are sponsored by ADM Crop Risk Services; CASE IH; DuPont Pioneer; Elanco; Farm Credit; and Syngenta as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. Schwader, 22, is a member of the Howard High School FFA chapter in Howard, S.D., led by advisor Charlene Weber. He is the son of Julie and Max Schwader.
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ERA October 2013Vol. 80 • No. 1
SOUTHDAKOTA
Infinite PotentialIgnites the FutureBreanna Bullington, State Vice President
What you put into something is what you get out, a motto our very own South Dakota National Officer Candidate lives by to keep striving for his goals. During this year’s Nation-al Convention, Paul Dybedahl will compete for a chance to serve the National FFA Organiza-tion for the next year as a National Officer. If Paul is elected, he hopes to plant seeds in FFA members that will inspire and provide hope to them; and in return, advance our organization for the future. His favorite part of FFA is SAE projects, because the experience becomes real life for members. “It’s a place where we can utilize what we learn in the classroom and the FFA and it is where members excel the most! It’s a place to pursue their interests and pas-sions and have great success,” Paul says. His supervised agriculture experience projects are placement in beef production, in which he cared for his family’s small beef cattle herd and entrepreneurship with a small garden tilling business.Paul grew up in Colton, South Dakota and is a Tri- Valley FFA member. He is the son of Craig and Bonnie, and has two siblings, Matt and Mary. Paul was influenced to join FFA by his older brother Matt, and decided to run for state office after thinking about the National FFA Convention theme, “Infinite Potential.” He credits FFA for teaching him to do the right thing, like helping and serving others.
South Dakota FFA member named a finalist for National FFA’s most prestigious award Riley James Schwader was raised on a 5,400-acre farm in eastern South Dakota. The oldest of four children, he grew up helping his father grow corn and soybeans. The South Dakota FFA member logged more than 5,000 hours of progressive skill development by working at Schwader Farms as his supervised agricultural experience on crop placement, work that involved planting, harvesting, operating heavy machinery and property maintenance. “I really wanted to gain a firm understanding about how a farm operates,” he said. “When I began, I had just a few responsibilities. As my maturity and skills progressed, I was able to run complex machinery, work longer hours and explore researching ways to improve efficiency.” His parents urged Schwader, who was valedictorian of his high school graduating class, to attend college, get a degree and gain employment outside the family farming business to expand his experiences. In his first year at University of Michigan, where he is majoring in mechanical engineer-ing, Schwader was accepted to the Michigan Research Community, which helps under-graduates find research positions. Last summer, he completed a research internship at John Deere as a continuous improvement design engineer. “I was responsible for projects concerning warranty and cost reduction and resolving design issues in regard to assembly,” he said. “I gained an understanding of what it takes to manufacture quality, dependable machines that farmers rely on for their livelihood.”Schwader is a 2013 finalist for an American Star in Agricultural Placement award from the National FFA Organization. Each year at the National FFA Convention & Expo, four FFA members are honored with an American Star award for outstanding accomplishments in FFA and agricultural education. It is the most prestigious honor awarded to a student by the National FFA Organization. The American Star awards – including the American Star Farmer, American Star in Agri-business, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience – are awarded to FFA members who demonstrate outstanding agricultural skills and compe-tencies through completion of a supervised agricultural experience. A required activity in agricultural education, a supervised agriculture experience allows students to learn by doing by either owning and operating an agricultural business, working or serving an internship at an agriculture-based business or conducting an agriculture-based scientific experiment and reporting results. Other requirements to achieve the award include demonstrating top management skills; completing key agricultural education, scholastic and leadership requirements; and earn-ing an American FFA Degree, the organization’s highest level of student accomplishment. Sixteen American Star award finalists from throughout the U.S. are nominated for a panel of judges to interview during convention. Four are named winners and receive cash awards totaling $4,000. All American Star finalists receive a $2,000 cash award. The Stars Over America are sponsored by ADM Crop Risk Services; CASE IH; DuPont Pioneer; Elanco; Farm Credit; and Syngenta as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. Schwader, 22, is a member of the Howard High School FFA chapter in Howard, S.D., led by advisor Charlene Weber. He is the son of Julie and Max Schwader.
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2013-2014 STATE OFFICERS
PRESIDENTMakayla Heisler, Newell
VICE-PRESIDENT Breanna Bullington, Brookings
SECRETARYCheyenne Leonhardt, Groton
TREASURERDavid Strain, Sturgis
REPORTERCarrietta Schalesky, Faith
SENTINELShala Larson, Webster
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EXECUTIVE SECRETARYMichelle Nelson
107 Wenona Hall, SDSU Box 507Brookings, SD 57007
(605) [email protected]
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STATE ADVISORNora Kohlenberg
Office of Career & Tech. Ed.800 Governor’s Drive
Pierre, SD 57501(605) 773-4747
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SD FFA FoundationEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Gerri Eide(605) 765-4865
[email protected] 133rd St.Bath, SD 57427
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTGretchen Sharp
SD FFA AlumniDawn Nagel
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District AdvisorsDist. 1 — Jerry Janisch, Milbank
Dist. 2 — Dave VanderWal, DeSmetDist. 3 — Christina Ebeling, Beresford
Dist. 4 — Chas Fleshner, MennoDist. 5 — Donna Kinsella, Rapid City
Dist. 6 — Noelle Rist, HovenDist. 7 — Mark Roelfsema, Baltic
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BOWDLE: Mark AndersonMr. Anderson is filling in as a temporary FFA advi-sor until Bowdle fills the ag instructor position.
BROOKINGS: Joshua JohnsonMr. Johnson graduated from SDSU in December and previously worked for Pioneer.
COLMAN-EGAN: Chad WilliamsonMr. Williamson previously taught at Pipestone, Minnesota for 16 years.
FAULKTON: Billie Jo BrauseMs. Brause’s prior experience includes workingat the Southeast Region Career & Technology Center for almost three years.
GETTYSBURG: Tylee NormanMs. Norman graduated from SDSU in December and began teaching in Gettysburg in January.
KIMBALL: Erin McGlumphyMs. McGlumphy moved here from Arizona.
LAKE PRESTON: Meghan PetersonMrs. Peterson is a recent graduate of SDSU.
STANLEY COUNTY: Laura SchwengelMs. Schwengel will student teach in Hoven thisfall and start in Stanley County in January.
STURGIS: Brett MonsonMr. Monson worked as International EnglishEducation Specialist in China, and for theNational FFA as a WLC facilitator in D.C.
SUNSHINE BIBLE: Andrew BoersmaMr. Boersma’s experience includes professional landscaping and operating a ranch in Nebraska. He is also the Dean of Students at the Academy.
WINNER: Dawn CoveyMs. Covey is filling in as a temporary FFA advisor until Winner fills the ag instructor position.
Best of luck to all ag teachers and FFA advisors for the 2013-14 school year! Thank you for your dedication to the students of South Dakota!
New Advisors Igniting South Dakota Chapters Makayla Heisler, State President
FFA Members, It’s Time to Ignite!Cheyenne Leonhardt, State Secretary The streets of Louisville, Kentucky will be flooded by 55,000 blue corduroy jackets when the 86th Na-tional FFA Convention comes to town October 30 - November 2, 2013. FFA members from across the state will represent South Dakota FFA in various activities. South Dakota is very well represented this year with 42 American Degree recipients, one National Band member, one member of the National Officer Nominating Committee, eight National Chapter Star Awards, one American Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist, six National Proficiency Finalists, six National Agriscience Proj-ect Finalists, numerous members competing in the National Career Development Events, and many more members riding the state buses. Kiera Leddy, who will be competing in the Job Interview Ca-reer Development Event, is ecstatic about this year’s convention. This is what she had to say about it: “I can’t wait to compete at Nationals for job interview this year! It is such a thrill to represent your state and compete to the best of your ability! I also can’t wait for the Washington Leadership Conference reunion to get together with the rest of my FFA friends from around the nation! The countdown has begun!” FFA members from across the nation will ignite with leadership, growth and career success during the four-day convention. Good luck to all the participants and congratulations to all the award winners and American Degree recipients! The 86th National FFA Convention will be an unforgettable one!
New Chapters looking to Ignite their Programs!Makayla Heiser, State President The South Dakota FFA Association is excited to welcome our newest chapters; Doland and Sunshine Bible Academy! Doland is starting with 25 FFA members. Ag instructor Sarah Lambert, is teaching
four agriculture classes along with visiting an elementary class once a week. Thecommunity is excited to have the program back. Mrs. Lambert is eager to provide
the students with some great opportunities in FFA and give them the toolsto succeed. Mr. Andrew Boersma is the new instructor at Sunshine Bible
Academy. He currently has eight members enrolled in the agriculture classesthis semester. The introduction to agriculture classes have freshmen through
seniors enrolled. Mr. Boersma is looking forward to building a strong foundation within the school and chapter. Welcome to the South Dakota FFA Association, Doland and Sunshine Bible Academy!
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Batter Up for the Blue & GoldShala Larson, State Sentinel
Megan Knutson (second from left) with stateFFA officers from Wisconsin and Iowa.
On July 21st, FFA members, state officers, alumni and sup-porters flooded the gates of Target Field for FFA Day with the Twins; as the Twins took on the Cleveland Indians. One FFA member from South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota was chosen to represent their state while throwing the first pitch at the game. This year’s rep-resentative from South Dakota was Megan Knutson of Webster! To show their support of the FFA, Target Field and the Minne-sota Twins let members and state officers walk around the field before the game. The state officers from Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and South Dakota were also asked to sing “Take Me Out to The Ball Game” during the seventh inning stretch. “I felt very honored to be involved with such an important activity at my first Twins game. It was amazing” says state FFA reporter Carrietta Schalesky. The “FFA Day with the Twins” is a celebration of the legacy of FFA and agricultural education in which a portion of ticket sales are donated to the South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin FFA organizations.
42 Earn the Golden Key Forty-two South Dakota FFA members will receive the coveted gold American Degree key, the highest degree awarded by the National FFA Organization. This final step in the FFA degree system encourag-es students to grow, achieve and establish themselves in an agricul-tural career. Attaining the American FFA Degree requires a solid com-mitment to agriculture and FFA. This honor recognizes demonstrated leadership abilities and outstanding achievements in agricultural business, production, processing and service programs. Recipients must have earned $7,500 through a supervised agricultural experi-ence program and productively invested those earnings. Only about one half of one percent of the total national membership attains this high honor. The recipients will be honored at a reception on November 1, 2013 at the 86th National FFA Convention in Louisville, KY. South Dakota’s gold key recipients are:
ArlingtonTravis Boldt
BeresfordJessica Bogue
Bon HommeBrittany Cihak
BowdleJenna Brandt
Bridgewater-EmeryAbby Albin
CentervilleJustin Poppenga
ClarkMegan HemmingsonMorgan Hemmingson
FaulktonJackson Rhodes
FlorenceAmanda AslesenHollie Pommier
GrotonCheyenne LeonhardtTaylor Leonhardt
HarrisburgNichole BarberJordan FuerstenbergLinden NiewenhuisRoss Penning
HovenSamantha KellerAndy RauschDarin Stoecker
HowardRiley Schwader
Lake PrestonKelli GarryKristyne Thull
Lennox-SundstromAmanda Buus
McCook CentralAdam FendrichGavin Gassman
Shayne GottlobBradley HeumillerElizabeth MayroseGreg MehlbrechTyler MenteleMarshall SpaansVictor Tuschen
MennoMaryJo Mettler
NewellTyler FerrisTyler Swan
Wessington SpringsCulley Tobin
West CentralMelinda KnuthConnor MilesShannon MillerRiley OlsonJoe Schartz
Explosive TalentHeads to Louisville
Cheyenne Leonhardt, State Secretary Congratulations to Clayton Keck of the Miller FFA Chapter for be-ing selected to the National FFA Band! Clayton will represent his chapter very well with this prestigious honor. Clayton said, “I’ll be playing the tuba in the band. I’m looking forward to being at the national convention and seeing all of the FFA jackets from across the nation. It will be neat because it’s the 20th anniversary of when my dad won the American Star Farmer at the convention. I feel honored to be selected to be in the band with 80 other FFA members from all over the United States. I’m excited for this great opportunity to represent South Dakota FFA and the Miller FFA Chapter!” Be sure to listen for Clayton at every session of the 86th National FFA Convention. It is a huge honor to be selected to the National Band. In order for Clayton to be selected to the band he had to submit a record-ing and an application. Clayton is one of 80 people selected to play in the National Band this year. Best of luck Clayton on your huge honor!
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SD FFA MembersIGNITE Personal Growth The following FFA members have shown their power to IGNITE by qualifying to compete or perform at the 86th National FFA Conven-tion in Louisville. They will be representing SD at the National FFA Convention, October 30 - November 2, 2013.• National Officer Candidate: Paul Dybedahl, Tri-Valley• National Officer Nominating Committee: Andy Rausch, Hoven • Voting Delegates: Makayla Heisler, Newell; Breanna Bullington, Brookings; Cheyenne Leonhardt, Groton; David Strain, Sturgis; Shala Larson, Webster • Flag Bearer: Carrietta Schalesky, Faith • National Chapter Award: 3 Stars — Arlington, Garretson, Lake Preston, Lennox-Sundstrom, McCook Central, Viborg-Hurley 2 Stars — Deubrook, Howard • National Band: Clayton Keck, Miller • Hall of States Booth: Mitchell • Agricultural Communications: West Central — Rachel Kapperman, Cassie Wilebski, Kaitlyn Schmeichel • Agricultural Issues: West Central — Maty Skinner, Anthony Lueth, Taylor Bergeson, Rachel Schartz, Dean Knuth, Jared Blume, Sara Waldner • Agricultural Sales: Mitchell — Josh DiPippo, Micah DiPippo, Dylan Senska, Kaley Nolz • Agricultural Mechanics: Miller — Tanner Cain, Trent Steptoe, Nathan Bertsch, Paul Waring • Agronomy: Highmore — Shawn Branine, Weston Hamlin, Hayden Houdek, Cole Oakley • Creed: Jaclynn Knutson, Viborg
• Dairy Cattle: Sioux Valley — Logan Triebwasser, Ashley Rennich, Micheal Triebwasser, Danielle Wosje• Dairy Cattle Handlers’ Activity: Brett Knutson, Deuel • Environmental and Natural Resources: Milbank — Kasey Schmidt, Sean Pinkert, Brock Tillma, Zachary Wiese • Extemporaneous Speaking: Nathaniel Steinlicht, Milbank • Farm Business Management: Kadoka — Brennan Kukal, Shane Ring, Austin Thayer, Jed Brown • Floriculture: Milbank — Katelyn Loutsch, Emily Pauli, Natasha Borah, Megan Schliesman • Food Science & Technology: Milbank — Anna Kurtz, Ashley McCulloch, Sharon Folk, Kayla Holtquist • Horse Evaluation: Huron — Jessica Broer, Dana Duvall, Sierra Goergen, Bailey Schoenfelder • Job Interview: Kiera Leddy, Milbank • Livestock: Woonsocket — Aaron Linke, Drew Olinger, Jonathan Linke, Riley Schmiedt • Marketing Plan: Viborg — Jacque Verdoorn, Kirsten Stevens, Katelyn Graber • Meats Evaluation & Technology: Kimball — Alex Toupal, Blake Kroupa, Lisa Smith, Mary Kroupa • Milk Quality and Products: McCook Central — Bridgett Tuschen, Nicole Roth, Cooper Seamer, Emily Heumiller • Nursery/Landscape: McCook Central — Lauren Miller, Julia Loudenburg, Kaytlynn Knudsen, Sarah Schoon • Parliamentary Procedure: Lennox-Sundstrom — Autumn Haan, Elizabeth Klock, Gretchen Rops, Jacob Schneiderman, Katelynd Whitehead, Jordan Wittrock • Prepared Public Speaking: Becca Lythgoe, Tri-Valley • Veterinary Science: Milbank — Morgan Jones, Brandi Buescher, Jamie Mundwiler, Wyatt Kelly
Young Scientists Compete Nationally The National FFA Agriscience Fair is a key competition that is part of the annual National FFA Convention & Expo Oct. 30-Nov. 2 in Lou-isville, KY. To qualify, FFA members working as individuals or teams in grades seven through 12 are required to conduct a scientific re-search project focused on the agriculture or food science industries and win their state’s FFA agriscience fair. First-place winners in each state qualify for the national competition. In August, a panel of judg-es reviewed entries and selected a maximum of 15 in each division to move on to the national competition. Individuals or teams compete in one of six categories – Animal Systems, Environmental Services/Natural Resource Systems, Food Products & Processing Systems, Plant Systems, Power, Structural & Technical or Social Systems in four divisions – individuals in grades 7-9 and 10-12, teams in grades 7-9 and 10-12.
Six Agriscience Fair projects from South Dakota have been named national finalists: • Animal Systems: Division 2 — Shane Mueller, Garretson• Animal Systems: Division 3 — Nathan Flemming & Javen Moe, Florence• Environmental Services: Division 3 — Trent Sumner & Kobe Roe, Florence• Food Products & Processing Systems: Division 3 — Hannah Hintz & Morgen Bunde, Florence• Plant Systems: Division 2 — Kiera Leddy, Milbank• Power, Structural & Technical Systems: Division 3 — Landon McGillvray & Dylan Robbins, Florence
Congratulations to all finalists and good luck at Nationals!
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IGNITING the Fight Against HungerShala Larson 2013-2014 State FFA Sentinel This year, the National FFA awarded Food For All grants to 131 chapters in 42 states. Chapters could apply for up to $2,500 to conduct year-long service learning projects focused on developing and implementing sustainable hunger programs. The Garretson and West Central FFA chapters received Food For All grants this year. The Garretson FFA chapter raised a 1.5 acre garden with 14 different vegetables. The land was provided by Winfield Solutions and FFA members helped plan, plant, weed, till and harvest the garden throughout the growing season. The chapter had 100% of its members par-ticipate in the project, including many hours volunteered over the summer. They used the grant money to purchase the seed, a drip irriga-tion system, a 25-gallon sprayer, restore a lawn tractor, potato planter, and potato digger. The Garretson FFA donated the produce to various
Garretson FFAmembers spent325 hoursplanting, caringfor and har-vesting thevegetables intheir Food ForAll garden.
groups including assisted living centers, senior centers, shut-ins, the Salvation Army and St. Francis House. The biggest share of the donation has been used to go towards Feeding South Dakota in Sioux Falls. All total, the Garretson FFA chapter has donated 20,130 pounds of vegetables. The West Central FFA chapter also received a Food For All grant. They will help fight hunger by implementing a couple of different projects. They grew vegetable plants and gave them away to families to plant in their gardens with the understanding that extra produce would be donated to a local food pantry, the senior citizens center, or the school lunch program. They have also been planning and implementing a back pack program to provide nutritional weekend meals for children who qualify for free or reduced lunch in the school district. With 27% of the K-12 student population qualifying for free or reduced lunch, hunger is a problem in their community. The West Central chapter hopes that their activities will increase awareness about hunger in the community and statewide.
West CentralFFA membersKendra Ricke,Cassie Wilebski,Denise Johnson,Maggie Kueterand Morgan Feekes transplant vegetables in the greenhouse as part of their FoodFor All project.
National Land & Range ResultsDavid Strain, State Treasurer South Dakota FFA sent eight teams to the 62nd Annual National Land and Range Contest in Oklahoma City in May. The students vis-ited many places while in the area including Braum’s Dairy, Oklaho-ma City National Memorial and Museum and the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. Here are the South Dakota results:
HOMESITE Teams25th De Smet 30th Wolsey-Wessington40th Lemmon 42nd McCook Central46th Sioux Valley
HOMESITE Individuals47th Brady Struck, Wolsey-Wessington61st Bo Beer, Lemmon71st Maria Huntimer, DeSmet 77th Julianna Albrecht, DeSmet 83rd Brandon Doyle, DeSmet
LAND JUDGING Teams32nd De Smet56th Lemmon 64th McCook Central67th Wolsey-Wessington85th Sioux Valley
LAND JUDGING Individuals31st Maria Huntimer, DeSmet116th Cooper Seamer, McCook 122nd Bo Beer, Lemmon
RANGE JUDGING Teams14th Kadoka16th Wessington Springs 18th Webster Area
RANGE JUDGING Individuals46th Shannon Duxbury, Wessington Springs 48th Jacob Siglin, Webster49th Jed Brown, Kadoka 50th Kate Rasmussen, Kadoka
2013 SOUTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR RESULTSMembers of the South Dakota FFA participated in a wide range of educational activities during the 2013 South Dakota State Fair held August 29th - September 2nd, in Huron. The results include:
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CHAPTER SWEEPSTAKES*Plaque and $50 award for highest total score in all classes, including Chapter Exhibits, Ag Exhibits, Livestock and AgriScience.1st Place: Arlington 2nd Place: Sioux Valley
CHAPTER EXHIBITSSponsored by Valley Queen Cheese1st Place: Arlington 2nd Place: DeSmet
TOP AG EXHIBITS CHAPTERSponsored by Valley Queen Cheese1st Place: Arlington
TOP AGRISCIENCE EXHIBITSponsored by Jakober Limousin, Aberdeen1st Place: Kiera Leddy, Milbank
BEEF SHOWA. Champion Market Steer Brent Nelson, ArlingtonReserve Champion Market Steer Bayley Kroupa, KimballB. Champion Market Heifer Brittany Olson, Parker Reserve Champion Market Heifer Kyler Johnson, Baltic C. Market Beef Showmanship Grand: Kadon Leddy, Milbank Reserve: Kyler Johnson, Baltic 3rd: Clay Osterday, BowdleD. Champion Breeding Heifer Cagney Effl ing, HighmoreReserve Champion Breeding Heifer Shannon Duxbury, Wessington Springs E. Breeding Beef Showmanship Grand: Karlie Becking, Florence Reserve: Jenna Dockter, Wilmot 3rd: Halley Becking, Florence
SWINE SHOWF. Champion Market Gilt Alex Van Asselt, Tri-ValleyReserve Champion Market Gilt Kaleb Eich, Chester
G. Market Gilt Showmanship Grand: John Eilertson, Rutland Reserve: Rylee Klinkhammer, McCook Central 3rd: Kaleb Eich, ChesterH. Champion Market Barrow Adam Krause, Deuel Reserve: Taylor Will, Tri-ValleyI. Market Barrow Showmanship Grand: Adam Krause, Deuel Reserve: Miles Maas, Rutland 3rd: Kiera Leddy, Milbank
SHEEP SHOWJ. Champion Breeding Ewe Kyle Gutormson, Brookings Reserve: Hanna Peterson, Howard K. Champion Breeding Ram Kyle Gutormson, Brookings Reserve: Jaclynn Knutson, ViborgL. Breeding Sheep Showmanship Grand: Dakota Flint, Viborg Reserve: Hannah Peterson, Howard 3rd: Kyle Gutormson, Brookings M. Champion Market Lamb Taylin Albrecht, DeSmet Reserve: Courtney Johnson, Huron N. Market Lamb Showmanship Grand: Jake Krohmer, Wessington Springs Reserve: Taylin Albrecht, DeSmet 3rd: Alex Wilson, Lennox-Sundstrom
RABBIT SHOWGrand Champion Rabbit Drew Sweeter, Lennox-SundstromReserve Champion Rabbit Emily Hargreaves, Tri-ValleyRabbit Showmanship Grand: Alyssa Becker, Lennox-Sundstrom Reserve: Melissa Nelson, McCook
DAIRY SHOWO. Supreme Champion Female Logan Triebwasser, Sioux ValleyChampion Holstein Female Logan Triebwasser, Sioux Valley
Sr Champion Holstein Logan Triebwasser, Sioux Valley Sr Reserve Champion Holstein Logan Triebwasser, Sioux ValleyJr Champion Holstein Heifer Ashley Rennich, Sioux Valley Jr Reserve Champion Holstein Heifer Ashley Rennich, Sioux Valley
Champion All Other Breed Female Stephanie Ponto, Deuel Sr Champion All Other Breed Stephanie Ponto, DeuelSr Reserve Champion All Other Breed Brittany Knutson, DeuelJr Champion All Other Breed Heifer Audrey Souza, Milbank Jr Reserve Champion All Other Breed Heifer Brittany Knutson, Deuel
DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP P. 1st Place: Mike Triebwasser, Sioux Valley 2nd Place: Brett Knutson, Deuel Brett will also be competing in the 2013 National FFA Convention as the SD FFA Dairy Handler.3rd Place: Laura Hojer, Lake Preston
ROUND ROBIN SHOWMANSHIP Q. 1st Place: Dakota Flint, Viborg 2nd Place: Adam Krause, Deuel 3rd Place: Jake Krohmer, Wessington Springs
THANK YOU TO OUR STATE FAIR SPONSORS!
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AWARD SPONSORS1st & 2nd Place Round Robin: Wirt Farms2nd & 3rd Place Showmanship RosettesSD FFA Foundation Breeding & Market Beef ShowmanshipJakober Limousine, Aberdeen Breeding & Market Sheep ShowmanshipKnutson Suffolks, CentervilleMarket Gilt & Market Barrow ShowmanshipThompson Family, Harrisburg Dairy ShowmanshipValley Queen Cheese Factory, Inc., Milbank Supreme Champion FemaleValley Queen Cheese Factory, Inc., MilbankAgriscience ExhibitsJakober Limousine, AberdeenChapter Exhibits &High Point Ag Exhibits ChapterValley Queen Cheese Factory, Inc., Milbank
GENERAL SPONSORSDakotaland FeedsTri-State Livestock NewsSD Pork ProducersSD Cattlemen’s Association
STAR PARTNERSADM Grain TulareButler Machinery CompanyC & B OperationsCHS FoundationDuPont PioneerEast River Electric CooperativeFarm Credit Services of AmericaMonsantoNorth Central Farmers ElevatorNorthland FordRDO Equipment Co.SD Soybean R & P CouncilSD Wheat Growers AssociationWilbur-Ellis
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Chapter Chatter GARRETSON FFA wrapped up their “Food For All” community gar-den last week and harvested a whopping 20,130 lbs of vegetables from their 1.5 acre garden. One way to visualize the harvest is that the Garretson FFA garden produced enough food to offer a serving of vegetables to 10,000 people for 9 days! In all, fourteen different types of vegetables were raised including several squashes, sweet corn, po-tatoes, cantaloupe, beets, beans, onions, peppers, cabbage, cucum-bers, carrots, and broccoli. Before the project was completed, 100% of the membership spent at least 1 hour in the garden, with more than 325 person hours dedicated to making the garden project a success in providing something to eat to the food insecure people of South Dakota. Most of the produce was delivered to Feeding South Dakota with additional drop-offs at the Salvation Army, St. Francis House, Spirit Canyon Assisted Living Center and Garretson Senior Citizens Center among others. FFA members were greeted with words such as “Bless You” and “You have no idea how much this means to us” from recipients of the food that ranged from children to the very old. HARDING COUNTY FFA has had a busy summer and is off to a great start this fall. This past summer our chapter was represented at Range Camp in Sturgis, Rangeland Days in Kadoka and Leadership Camp in Custer. As a chapter we also participated in several local activities. In June we helped serve at a retirement party for Continental Resources, in July we served hot dogs at the grand opening of the Spearfish Boot Barn location, and in August we spent a day working at the Central States Fair petting zoo and served at the Labor Day free BBQ put on by the Harding County Chamber. Freshman and Sophomore FFA members recently competed at the Regional Land and Range judging competition in Wall, SD. Senior FFA members cleaned road ditches as a fundraiser for their upcoming senior trip to Arizona. In October, we
worked at the Rural Women in America luncheon in Bowman, North Dakota and held a Football Field Rodeo. We are looking forward to the Rushmore Leadership Roundup in Rapid City, District 5 CDE’s in Lemmon, our Rancher Feast community supper, opening the Rancher Market and the State Officers coming for our chapter visit. DEUEL FFA has been up to many exciting things lately! Through generous donations, we have started our own corn test plot. One of our projects on this test plot was planting and participating in the Pink Pumpkin program to support Breast Cancer Awareness. This past fall we also sorted out all of our school’s old items and sold them on an auction as a fundraiser our chapter and service to our school. Our chapter also prepared a dinner for the region ad-ministration meeting in the end of September which was a great opportunity to promote agriculture education to administrators in our area. We have some big plans for the rest of our year, including building a greenhouse and making a presentation for the current 8th grade class to inform them on what FFA truly is.
~Meaghan Sievers, Deuel Secretary
Foundation FeatureFFA Foundation Goal = IGNITE StudentLeadership, Growth & Success
We Believe in the Future of Agriculture ... Agriculture producers, FFA supporters and alumni can turn their words into deeds by donating grain or funds to support local FFA chapters and the SD FFA Foundation. Individuals that wish to make grain donations can do so at sponsoring elevators:
ADM Benson Quinn of Hitchcock-TulareAg First Farmers Cooperative – AuroraCargill • Central Farmers Cooperative
CHS Midwest Cooperatives • Country Pride CooperativeFoothills Seed Inc. • Harrold Terminal LLC
Miller Terminal • North Central Farmers ElevatorNorthern Plains CHS Service Center • Southwest Grain
South Dakota Wheat Growers Cash donation cards can be obtained from your local FFA chapter members and these elevators, or donate securely online at SD FFA Foundation’s website: www.sdffafoundation.org. Do you remember the pride of wearing your FFA jacket? Now you can IGNITE that enthusiasm for a new member. The SD FFA Foundation’s Blue Jackets Bright Futures Jacket Program provides members with the opportunity to earn an FFA jacket. Sponsor a jacket for $65. Watch the National Convention live on RFD-TV, online on iHigh at www.ihigh.com/ffa/, or follow on Twitter or Facebook! Good luck to all the SD CDE teams, proficiency finalists, Star final-ist, and everyone attending. Stay “Forever Blue.” The SD FFA Foundation wants to recon-nect with past members... we know there are LOTS out there. We look forward to visiting in person, over the phone, through the SD FFA Foundation facebook page, or by email. It’s more than looking for financial supporters - it’s finding people who will share their “Forever Blue” stories about how FFA changed their lives. Please share names, addresses and/or email addresses of past members with [email protected]. We want past members to get active again by judging, coaching, mentoring or financing local and state FFA activities.
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IT’S A MOVEMENT.
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Excelling is What FFA Does Best!Breanna Bullington, State Vice President
On August 28 - September 2, the state officers, state ambassadors, interns, district officers, ag teachers and many other volunteers contributed long hours of success to the South Dakota Ag Learning Center
Storming WashingtonCheyenne Leonhardt, State Secretary
Many students from across the state had the opportunity to go to Washington Leadership Conference, in Washington, D.C.
WLC is an amazing opportunity for FFA members,and the National FFA holds the conference at
different times throughout the summer. Julianna Albrecht, a senior from DeSmet, South
Dakota, was able to attend the conference this year. This is what she said about her experience: “It was a very surreal experience. It was pretty raw to learn about all of the suffering that occurs all around us, but at the same time it was so empowering once I realized how I can use what I’ve been blessed with to help as much as I can. It was amazing to see so many other FFA members that were passionate about making a difference. We can truly change the world!” WLC is a five day learning experience that teaches FFA members from around the nation the skills that they need to become effective leaders. WLC gives members the knowledge and experience to take action within their home communities and schools. Members who attend WLC gain life changing skills and most importantly, learn how to serve others. If you are interested in attending WLC, please contact your advi-sor. Dates for the 2014 Washington Leadership Conference are now available on the National FFA website: www.ffa.org.
SD FFA Foundation Awards $3,000 in Grants for Local FFA Chapter Service Learning Projects The FFA motto all FFA members learn includes the words,” Living to Serve”, making service a core value taught to SD’s almost 6,000 high school Agriculture Education students through their FFA par-ticipation. With state educational budgets becoming tighter all the time, FFA chapters are forced to choose in which worthwhile activi-ties they can still participate. Sometimes that means service proj-ects do not happen. The SD FFA Foundation recognizes the value of local chapter service learning projects, and wants to enable Ag-riculture Education programs to focus on student and community development. As a result, the SD FFA Foundation started a program providing up to $500/chapter for service projects in their local com-munities. SD FFA Executive Director, Gerri Ann Eide says, “We want to grow FFA members by encouraging them to take an active role in the betterment of their communities, and improve the communi-ties at the same time. These are valuable educational activities that impact agriculture education students for a lifetime.”
Congratulations to the following chapter projects receiving SD FFA Foundation funds this fall for their service projects:
Flandreau Playground constructionHitchcock-Tulare Cement base for local community picnic shelterLemmon Area livestock youth/adult judging schoolMadison Farm safety camp for area childrenMcCook Central H.S. Student/Teacher vehicle emergency kitsPhilip Picnic table & flower bed for elderly apartmentViborg Park picnic shelter
These grants were made possible, as a special project of the SD FFA Foundation with funds from Farm Credit Services of America’s (FCSAmerica) Working Here Fund.
and FFA Animal Nursery in Huron. The Animal Nursery and Ag Learning Center educated the public about the need of agri-culture in our world! District 5 Officer Brad Kari remarked, “I had a great time work-ing at the state fair! It was great being able to show animals to little kids and watch them smile. It felt great to be advocating for agriculture and FFA.” Bri Becher, a member of the Brookings FFA Chapter, said, “ I attended the state fair workday to help prepare the buildings for the State Fair, so seeing the FFA Animal Nurs-ery and Ag learning Center come together at the State Fair was very rewarding. The Ag Learning Center was very informational. I enjoyed seeing projects done by FFA members and even got some really cool ideas that I want to try out for next year.” In addition to the FFA Animal Nursery and Ag Learning Center, the state officers also helped put on the FFA livestock shows. It was great getting to see FFA members excel and watching their hard work be put to the test!
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Proficiency Finalists to Represent SouthDakota at National FFA Convention
The South Dakota FFA is pleased to announce the state will be represented by six Proficiency Finalists at the 2013 National FFA Convention. The finalists are: A. Kelsi Kampshoff, McCook Central Ag Education
B. Cooper Eliason, Howard Ag Mechanics Energy Systems
C. Tyler Mentele, McCook Central Diversified Ag Production
D. Beth Mayrose, McCook Central Home &/Or Community Development
E. Morgan Matthaei, McCook Central Specialty Crop Production
F. Brandon Reif, McCook Central Turf Grass Management
The top SD student in each profi-ciency area was selected to compete against 51 other nominees (the United
States, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands.) Of these candidates, the top four students in each area were selected to compete for honors presented during the National FFA Convention in Louis-ville, KY this October 30 – November 2. Each national finalist receives $500 cash award and a plaque. National winners receive an additional $500 award and a plaque.
Outstanding candidates possess the highest levels of skills and significant progress in moving into an agricultural career or enterprise as a result of the Agricultural Education Program, their Supervised Agricultural Experience Pro-gram and their involvement in FFA. All finalists are also eligible to compete to go on a week long International Experi-ence Tour to Costa Rica provided by the national sponsors as part of the special projects they support.
Congratulations to all of the final-ists and good luck at the National FFA Convention!
Aaron JohnsonBarry and Jenny Jacobson
Baxter AngusBon Homme Yankton Electric
Brad and Kathy SandersonBrett Monson
Brian and Judy CarlsonBrian Gottlob
Bruce and Kim PatersonCentral Dakota Guide ServiceChelsea and Jason Jecmenek
Chris and Penny NelsonChuck and Val Sutton
Clark and Andrea JohnsonDakota Layers, L.L.P.
Dan and Dixie OedekovenDani HerringDarrel Dean
Dave and Julaine StratmeyerDavid and Donna Acheson
David and Marsha RistDavid and Mary Skoglund
Dawn NagelDennis Gassman
Don and Helen JacobsonDon Sutera
Donna Robbennolt
Douglas WevikDuane and Ann Wulf
Erin KennedyErrol Johnson
Fred and Cindy ZenkGary Klock
Grand Electric Cooperative& WRCTC
Grand Slam Pheasant HuntsJames Nesladek
Jean HommelJeff and Carole StoeckerJensen Charolais Ranch
Jerry NolzJoan Stoterau
Joel and Julene DeRoucheyJohnson Oil Co., Inc. of Redfield
Keith HainyKendal Thompson
Ken’s Super Fair FoodsKent Frerichs
Krecia and Donnie LeddyLance Howe
LaRon DeBoerLarry Headrick
Larry OlsonLee and Diane Rist
Leonard Sigdestad, D.V.M.Lester MoellerLiz Stiefvater
Loren McMillanLori and Monty Harer
Maria BuusMarilyn Gronlund
Matt DybedahlMatt TollefsonMerlin Bunde
Meyerink Farm ServiceMichael Leheska
Mike and Ann TornbergMillar AngusMyron Gross
Nedved Guide ServicesNoelle Rist
Odden Charolais RanchPaul Engbrecht
Push Play PhotographyRay’s Variety ShowRobert EngbrechtRobert Rennolet
Russell LoweSara Berg
Sarah and Keith LambertScott Cammack
Scott ThompsonSD Shorthorn Association
Seth ZilverbergShad Christman
Shantel and Mitch KrebsSharp’s Inc.
Sheree ChristensenSpencer Chase
Steeverhouse Bed & BreakfastSusan Stoterau
Susan Vander WalSydell, Inc.
Tammy BenderTara and Mark Beitelspacher
Terry GereThad and Michelle Beringer
Thompson FamilyTodd and Shawn Johnson
Vedvei CharolaisVern’s Mfg., Inc.
Wally and Kathy KnockWatertown Animal Clinic
Webster High SchoolWest Central FFA Alumni
Thank you to our South Dakota FFA Foundation Corduroy Sponsors ($50-$99)(July 1, 2012 - October 1, 2013)
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Oh, the Places You’ll Go!Carrietta Schalesky, State Reporter This year’s leadership retreats were centered around the theme “Oh the Places You’ll Go!” We had a great time with some absolutely amazing FFA members. A total of 146 FFA members from 46 chap-ters we were able to attend the two FFA Leadership Retreats this year. West River Retreat was held just outside of Custer at Camp Bob Marshall and East River Retreat was held at Swan Lake Christian Camp near Viborg.
Throughout each week FFA members experienced a wide variety of activities that will help them to live by the FFA mission of developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. “Leadership retreat was a great experience! I learned many new leadership skills and ideas that I can bring back to my chapter, as well as meeting many new friends,” said Jordanne Howe from the Redfield FFA Chapter. For some, leadership retreat helped them to see another side of FFA and bring out aspects of person-al growth that they never even knew about. Maddie Bonin from the Canton FFA Chapter stated, “Camp gave me a new perspective on life. It helped me to
FFA members at East River Leadership Retreat packed 28,728 meals for Kids Against Hunger.
FFA members attending the West River retreat pose with General Custer beforeheading out to their community service projects in the City of Custer.
let loose and be myself. I loved meeting new people and learning more about FFA. I’m definitely going back next year!”
While at each of the camps we wanted to put our hard work to use by helping to complete community service projects. East River par-ticipants packed 28,728 meals for Kids Against Hunger. During the West River session, members teamed up with the city of Custer to tack-le several assignments. Some went to the city parks to pick up trash, pull weeds and trim trees. Members also went to the local cemetery to build a fence, paint, pick up trash and fill in some sunken graves. Another group helped clean up a building that will be turned into a community center and worked on improving a playground. The last group replaced the roof on the old one-room jail, a historical building in downtown Custer.
Overall, the retreats were a huge success and a great experience. By the end there were some FFA members that were surprised with how much of a difference it made. Logan Hendrickson from the Bison FFA Chapter stated, “The 2013 West River Leadership Camp was a blast. This camp was not just about FFA or getting to leave home for a couple days. Everyone at the camp always looked at one another as equals. This showed me that to be a successful leader in today’s world you cannot look down on one another. You must always view others the same way you view yourself because that is what leadership is all about — not finding the differences but the similarities.”
We would like to send out a sincere THANK YOUto our sponsors:
•South Dakota Department of Agriculture
•DuPont Pioneer
•Mitchell Technical Institute — Pens
•Monsanto
•Northland Ford
•South Dakota Wheat Growers — Attendee Folders
•SD Stockgrowers Association — Attendee Folders
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MAKAYLA HEISLER, PresidentAge: 18 Hometown: NewellMajor: Ag Education/Speech CommunicationFave Food: Steak Fave Band: The FrayFave Quote: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” ~Gandhi Fave Crayon: Green, because it reminds me to live life to the fullest and continue to build personal growth.Dream Vehicle: 1996 Jeep Wrangler
BREANNA BULLINGTON, Vice PresidentAge: 18 Hometown: BrookingsMajor: Human Development/Family StudiesFave Food: Spaghetti, with lots of garlicFave Artist/Band: Francesca BattistelliFave Quote: “You cannot control everything, some-times you just need to relax and have faith that things will work out. Let go a little and just let it happen.” ~UnknownFave Crayon: Baby blue, because it represents a subtle, yet fun loving and bubbly personality.Dream Vehicle: Metallic Blue Lamborghini
CHEYENNE LEONHARDT, SecretaryAge: 19 Hometown: GrotonMajor: Animal Science/Pre-VetFave Food: Mashed Potatoes Fave Band: Matchbox 20Fave Quote: “I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.” ~William Earnest Henly InvictusFave Crayon: Screaming Green, because I love the outdoors and I feel I have a fun-loving personality.Dream Vehicle: Fire Engine Red Ford F250 Super Duty
DAVID STRAIN, TreasurerAge: 18 Hometown: SturgisMajor: Ag Business/Ag LawFave Food: Anything cooked by my mom or grandma.
Learn Something New About Your State Officers & Ambassadors!
Fave Artist: Jason AldeanFave Quote: “I use what I got, take what I get, give ‘til I ain’t got nothin left, then give some more.” ~Jason AldeanFave Crayon: Blue Jeans Blue, because it’s a very ver-satile color and it can mesh well with any group.Dream Vehicle: 2012 Dark Blue Ford King Ranch F350
CARRIETTA SCHALESKY, ReporterAge: 19 Hometown: BisonMajor: Animal Science/Ag CommunicationsFave Food: Lamb Kabobs Fave Artist/Band: Miranda Lambert; Three Days GraceFave Quote: “Sometimes in life there will be people who will tell you that you aren’t good enough, that it isn’t possible, and that you can’t do it. You just have to turn around and say watch me.” ~UnknownFave Crayon: Sparkled Tie Dye, because I feel I have a sparkly and bright personality and I like to stand out, be different and embrace my uniqueness.Dream Vehicle: 2014 Black Ford F150 SVT Raptor
SHALA LARSON, SentinelAge: 18 Hometown: WebsterMajor: Ag Ed Fave Food: Steak & PotatoesFave Artist: Shania TwainFave Quote: “If your dreams don’t scare you, they’re not big enough.” ~Unknown
Fave Crayon: Fuscia, because of the good mix of purple and pink; maturity and spunkiness.Dream Vehicle: 2013 Maroon Chevy Silverado with chrome accents.
KYLE KRAMER, AmbassadorAge: 18 Hometown: FlandreauMajor: Ag & Bio EngineeringFave Food: Pizza Fave Band: Rascal FlattsFave Quote: “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” ~Dr. SeussFave Crayon: Ocean Blue, because oceans are calm and peaceful on the surface, but full of life underneath.Dream Vehicle: 1969 Camaro
COURTNEY SCHAEFFER, AmbassadorAge: 18 Hometown: MennoMajor: Pre Nursing Fave Food: ChineseFavorite Band: Tenth Avenue NorthFave Quote: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be ter-rified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. “ ~Joshua 1:9Fave Crayon: Yellow, because it’s the color of light, pretty flowers, and I want to be known as a person with a bright personality.Dream Vehicle: Something with four wheels that goes really fast.
State Officers & Ambassa-dors at Mt. Rushmore(L-R) Kyle Kramer, Carrietta Schalesky, David Strain,Breanna Bullington,Cheyenne Leonhardt, Makayla Heisler, ShalaLarson, Courtney Schaeffer
